Installation Instructions
EXHAUSTING THE DRYER
12
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE
VENT
RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT
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For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition
duct is recommended.
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Rigid metal transition ducts reduce the risk of crushing
and kinking.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL CLOTHES DRYER
TRANSITION DUCT
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If rigid metal cannot be used, then UL-LISTED flexible
metal clothes dryer transition duct (GE Appliances
part – PM08X10085) can be used.
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Never install transition duct in walls, ceilings, floors or
other enclosed spaces.
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Total length of transition duct should not exceed
8’ (2.4 m).
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For many applications, installing elbows at both
the dryer and the wall is highly recommended (see
illustrations at right). Elbows allow the dryer to sit
close to the wall without kinking and/or crushing the
transition duct, maximizing drying performance.
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Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION
DUCT
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In special installations, it may be necessary to connect
the dryer to the home exhaust vent using flexible metal
(foil-type) transition duct. UL–LISTED universal flexible
dryer transition duct (GE Appliances parts – PM8X73
or WX8X73) may be used ONLY in installations where
rigid metal or flexible metal transition ducting cannot
be used AND where a 4” diameter can be maintained
throughout the entire length of the transition duct.
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In Canada and the United States, only transition ducts that
comply with “
UL 2158A STANDARD FOR CLOTHES DRYER
TRANSITION DUCT
” shall be used
.
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Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
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For best drying performance:
1. Slide one end of the duct over the clothes dryer
outlet pipe.
2. Secure the duct with a clamp.
3. With the dryer in its permanent position, extend
the duct to its full length. Allow 2” of duct to
overlap the exhaust pipe. Cut off and remove
excess duct. Keep the duct as straight as
possible for maximum airflow.
4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the
other clamp.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL
NEED TO INSTALL EXHAUST DUCT
Phillips-head screwdriver
Duct tape or duct
clamp
Rigid or UL-listed
flexible metal 4”
(10.2 cm) duct
Drill with 1/8” drill bit
(for bottom venting)
Hacksaw
Vent hood
- Fire Hazard
WARNING
This dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors.
Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home
exhaust duct.
Use only 4” rigid metal or UL-listed dryer transition
duct to connect the dryer to the home exhaust.
DO NOT
use a plastic vent.
DO NOT
exhaust into a chimney, kitchen exhaust,
gas vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or
concealed space of a building.
DO NOT
install a screen in or over the exhaust duct.
DO NOT
install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.
DO NOT
use duct longer than specified in the
exhaust length table.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or fire.
PARTS AVAILABLE FROM GEAPPLIANCES.COM
OR LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
PM8X85
Outdoor exhaust hood
PM08X10085
8’ Flexible metal clothes dryer
transition duct with 2 clamps
WX08X10130
4” Dryer exhaust clamp
WE49X22606
Rear exhaust opening cover, for side
or bottom vented dryers
